Observer States

Opening of the Conference of European Health Ministers in Bratislava[22/11/2007]

In his welcome address for the Conference of European Health Ministers in Bratislava, Secretary General, Terry Davis said that proper healthcare for people on the move is an ethical but also a social and economic imperative. ''The co-ordinated and scientifically endorsed measures in these areas will be important in promoting the well-being of everyone and facilitating the integration of migrants within communities,'' added Ivan Valentovic, Minister of Health of Slovakia. From 22 to 23 November, high-level policy makers from 47 Council of Europe member states are discussing how to meet the challenges that migration and other forms of mobility pose to health care systems.
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